38 Emerson St
Wakefield, MA 01880
5 bd 3 ba 2,772 sqft Built 1880 Lot 7,244 sqft multi_family
Most recent sale
$950,000
Jun 29, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2022 | Sold | $950,000 | MLS #72976032 |
| May 4, 2022 | Listed | $849,900 | MLS #72976032 |
| Mar 4, 2016 | Listing removed | $2,400 | RentalBeast |
| Feb 19, 2016 | Listed for rent | $2,400 | RentalBeast |
| Feb 16, 1999 | Sold | $200,000 | Public Record |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $516,400 | $358,500 | $874,900 | $9,930 |
| 2024 | $513,400 | $356,500 | $869,900 | $9,786 |
| 2023 | $410,300 | $325,100 | $735,400 | $8,626 |
| 2022 | $373,700 | $296,100 | $669,800 | $8,252 |
| 2021 | $329,100 | $276,000 | $605,100 | $7,703 |
| 2020 | $307,700 | $258,000 | $565,700 | $7,224 |
| 2019 | $292,600 | $245,300 | $537,900 | $6,901 |
| 2018 | $270,200 | $226,300 | $496,500 | $6,430 |
| 2017 | $252,500 | $211,500 | $464,000 | $6,046 |
| 2016 | $259,200 | $200,100 | $459,300 | $6,196 |
| 2015 | $242,200 | $186,900 | $429,100 | $5,784 |
| 2014 | $232,900 | $179,700 | $412,600 | $5,273 |
| 2006 | $245,800 | $194,000 | $439,800 | $4,086 |
| 2005 | $223,900 | $182,400 | $406,300 | $3,681 |
| 2004 | $154,300 | $145,800 | $300,100 | $3,421 |
| 2003 | $154,300 | $145,800 | $300,100 | $3,319 |
Property facts
Year built
1880
Property type
multi_family
Stories
3
Beds
5
Baths
3
Living area
2,772 sqft
Lot size
7,244 sqft
ZIP code
01880
City
Wakefield
Street
Emerson St
Coordinates
42.50352, -71.07818
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Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$8,039
Gross rental yield
10.15%
Implied cap rate
6.60%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 38 Emerson St last sell?
38 Emerson St most recently sold on Jun 29, 2022 for $950,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 38 Emerson St?
The most recent total assessment for 38 Emerson St (year 2025) is $874,900 with $9,930 in property tax.
How does 38 Emerson St's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 7.9% below the last sale price of $950,000.
When was 38 Emerson St built?
38 Emerson St was built in 1880.
How does 38 Emerson St compare to others on Emerson St?
We track 8 other properties on Emerson St. Browse the list under "Other properties on Emerson St" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 38 Emerson St?
38 Emerson St is a 5 bed, 3 bath, 2,772 sqft, 7,244 sqft lot multi_family.
Is 38 Emerson St a flip candidate?
No — 38 Emerson St does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 38 Emerson St a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 38 Emerson St is not currently flagged as a tax-appeal candidate.
Forecast for this area
ZIP-area linear projection — not a per-property automated valuationQuarterly trend
+0.4%
Implied 1-yr
+1.4%
2026 Q3
$832.4K
2026 Q4
$835.3K
ZIP 01880 — Median Price History + Forecast
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